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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/HTTP_404_NotFound on 2025-02-26 13:29:46+00:00.
Final Result:
This is the follow-up to my preview post from yesterday.
Everything has been documented, pictures, esphome firmware, thought processes, next-steps, and future plans.
Documentation:
Suppose the next post you will see.... if me automating an array of KVM switches for setting scenes in my office.
(There are many KVMs instead of one because 25+25+100 < 400+).
For a few other ideas-
The KVM I used, you REALLY don't have to open it up and modify it, You can instead attach an ESP to the remote port, and specify the inputs.
If- you have a rack of servers, you can get this 16 port HDMI KVM, which has both serial, and IR control and control it directly from a ESP, or IR probe, without needing any modifications.
Tons of possibilities.
My weekend project will be making a tiny enclosure with an ESP, and a few 3.5mm jacks to control my CKL-KVMs in the office. No hardware modifications needed.
I have seen very few automated KVMs, so.... I think we need to start making this happen more.